Curse of the Zodiac by Ashley Kaplan: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy Set in the far future, Ashley Kaplan starts a captivating series with its first book, Curse of the Zodiac. Surrounding the story of Arianna, Kaplan spins a story intertwining both western Zodiac mythology and eastern Zodiac mythology throughout, detailing a world abandoned by … Continue reading Watch Out Jackson!
Tag: dystopia
The Cards Will Show, Just Choose Three
The Fool and the Sparrow by Dana Fox: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy/ Romance Fox starts a dazzling series in her debut novel, The Fool and the Sparrow. Surrounding the tale of an assassin out to right their wrongs, Fox brings The Fool card to life in her character, Kit. As The Fool, Kit is … Continue reading The Cards Will Show, Just Choose Three
Forbidden Love in a Perfect World
Surrogate Colony by Boshra Rasti: A Book Review Genre: Dystopian Coming-of-Age Surrounding the idea of a world were disease is eradicated and everyone is constantly monitoring for germs, Surrogate Colony gives the story of two people willing to survive just to be together. Much like all forbidden love stories, everything goes wrong in the beginning … Continue reading Forbidden Love in a Perfect World
Before the Trilogy
Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy A prequel to a little known trilogy, I began this novel wondering why it was even written. By the time I reached the fifth chapter, I was unsure if the story was even needed seeing as it was taking place before the trilogy written … Continue reading Before the Trilogy
Talents & Gifts
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken: A Book Review Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Darkest Minds as I tend to stay away from mainline popular culture books as the intense fan base typically leads me to disappointment. I also find that reading during the immediate reaction of publication creates … Continue reading Talents & Gifts
The Last Man by Mary Shelley
The Last Man by Mary Shelley: A Book Review Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Mary Shelley’s The Last Man did not age well. Written using Shelly’s distinct writing style, the story is told in first person of the event of an illness overcoming humankind. While, parts of nature did seem to fit with futuristic views, the … Continue reading The Last Man by Mary Shelley
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